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School Beat David M. Money, CDS, CDT, of Liberty Mutual Insurance, Receives Professional Truck Driver Institute's Highest Honor Long-time Certification Commission chairman has an unwavering commitment to the mission of PTDI David M. Money, CDS, CDT, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, product manager – transportation risk control services for Liberty Mutual Insurance of Boston, Massachusetts, is the 2013 recipient of the Lee J. Crittenden Memorial Award, presented by the Professional Truck Driver Institute, Inc. (PTDI). The award was bestowed March 5, 2013, at the Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the annual convention of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the organization that manages PTDI. The Crittenden Award, sponsored by Cengage Learning, is given to a person who exemplifies the overall mission of PTDI, for which Lee Crittenden was a staunch supporter until his death in April 1998. PTDI raises the quality of truck driver training courses by establishing and promoting minimum training standards, and by certifying courses that meet those standards. 26 schoolbeat 0413.indd 1 "As a long-term partner of PTDI and TCA, we are proud to sponsor this prestigious award," said Bobby Person, executive editor, Cengage Learning. "Our company actively supports the training and development of truck drivers, and we are grateful to have someone like Dave, who has shown such a strong commitment to the industry. It's clear that he is well-deserving of this award, and it is an honor to recognize him for his impressive career and achievements." Money has worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance for 35 years. He has spent much of that time with the company's Research Institute for Safety, managing its driver training facilities, defensive driving courses, and technical resources that enhance overall road safety. He has developed and is responsible for the Liberty Mutual Decision Driving® Training programs. He also identifies and directs the development of new systems, methods, technologies and other support materials that enhance effectiveness of customer training. A certified driver trainer and a certified director of safety, Money became involved with PTDI when he was elected to its Certification Commission in 1999. When the functions of the Commission were rolled into the Board of Directors www.studentdriversplacement.com April '13 3/13/13 2:16 PM